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CRPF claims Rahul Gandhi violated protocol; intimidation, says Cong

CRPF claims Rahul Gandhi violated protocol; intimidation, says Cong

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The sources said such communication was "routine" in nature and had been sent by the CRPF security wing in the context of Gandhi's security in the past too.

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'This escalation was definitely not part of Gen Z's plan. It seems now that these external forces were keenly observing the initial developments from the sidelines and jumped into the fray, taking advantage of the situation, finding that the time was suitable for such acts'

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has apprehended approximately 60 individuals along the India-Nepal border, many suspected to be jail escapees from Nepal amid ongoing unrest. Security has been heightened in the region.

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The mother of a former IAS probationer is accused of helping suspects in a truck driver's abduction escape and unleashing dogs on police in Pune.

2 killed, 6 missing after landslides, flooding hit Chamoli

2 killed, 6 missing after landslides, flooding hit Chamoli

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rain have devastated villages in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, leaving many feared trapped and injured. Rescue operations are underway.

ICICI revises minimum balance requirement for new savings a/cs

ICICI revises minimum balance requirement for new savings a/cs

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

ICICI Bank has reversed its decision to raise the minimum monthly average balance (MAB) for new savings accounts in metro and urban locations to Rs 50,000, revising it instead to Rs 15,000, effective August 1. The MAB for new savings accounts in semi-urban locations has been revised from Rs 25,000 to Rs 7,500, and for rural locations from Rs 10,000 to Rs 2,500.

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Pakistan is an ally who gives the US access.' 'If we have a presence there, it puts us that much closer to China and puts our assets closer to China and Iran.'

'Not nails, but repair work done on Samruddhi Mahamarg'

'Not nails, but repair work done on Samruddhi Mahamarg'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said on Wednesday that aluminium nozzles, mistaken by motorists as nails, were temporarily used on a stretch of the Samruddhi Expressway to fill minor cracks.

5 minor madrasa students murder boy, dump body in septic tank in Odisha

5 minor madrasa students murder boy, dump body in septic tank in Odisha

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The incident occurred on September 2 at a madrasa located within the Ranpur police station limits of Nayagarh district.

Want To Buy Farm Land?

Want To Buy Farm Land?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Legally clean farmland is difficult to find. It requires time, money, and legal effort to verify the title.'

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'I want to request the central government that they should not target someone just for the sake of targeting him if he has not done anything wrong.'

Miffed Trump seeks probe into 'triple sabotage' at UN

Miffed Trump seeks probe into 'triple sabotage' at UN

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump has demanded an investigation into three 'sinister events' at the United Nations headquarters, including an escalator breaking down while he and First Lady Melania Trump were on it, describing them as 'triple sabotage'.

Missing MP lawyer found on Nepal border after 12 days, but mystery remains

Missing MP lawyer found on Nepal border after 12 days, but mystery remains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Cops are bringing her back to Bhopal and after recording her statement, details of the entire episode will be known, he said.

Why Are Movie Stars So GREEDY?

Why Are Movie Stars So GREEDY?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'I have heard big stars, who are a part of Gen Z, demand not only food of their choice but also insist on taking food home for their family. And I am talking about stars who charge anything from Rs 40 crore to Rs 100 crore.'

110 km of Pak border fence, 90 BSF posts damaged in floods

110 km of Pak border fence, 90 BSF posts damaged in floods

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Floods have damaged over 110 km of the India-Pakistan border fence and inundated approximately 90 Border Security Force (BSF) posts in Jammu and Punjab. Restoration efforts are underway.

iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange is already out of stock in India, US

iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange is already out of stock in India, US

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Apple's iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange has witnessed a considerable surge in demand, and it has gone out of stock within three days after pre-booking went live for pick up of the devices at the company's official stores in the US and India, as per information shared by company staff.

Not open gate for appeals in 2008 Malegaon blast case acquittals, says HC

Not open gate for appeals in 2008 Malegaon blast case acquittals, says HC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

"You (appellants) have to indicate whether they were witnesses or not. Give us details. This is not an open gate for everyone," the HC said and posted the matter for further hearing on Wednesday.

Search ops intensified to find 33 missing persons in J-K cloudburst

Search ops intensified to find 33 missing persons in J-K cloudburst

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The multi-agency search operation to trace 33 missing persons in cloudburst-hit Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir has entered its eighth day. The death toll stands at 65, and rescue efforts are ongoing with the help of multiple agencies and heavy machinery.

Indore hospital deaths: 'How could rats enter ICU and bite newborns'

Indore hospital deaths: 'How could rats enter ICU and bite newborns'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

A newborn girl died after being bitten by rats at a government-run hospital in Indore, India. The father has accused the hospital of negligence, and a tribal outfit has staged a protest demanding compensation.

Setback for India? US revokes sanctions waiver for Chabahar port

Setback for India? US revokes sanctions waiver for Chabahar port

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India has said it will take all steps to protect its national interests and ensure comprehensive national security in all domains after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a strategic defence pact.

AI 171 crash victims' families sue Boeing, blame fuel cutoff switch

AI 171 crash victims' families sue Boeing, blame fuel cutoff switch

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The lawsuit has compensatory and punitive damages against the defendants for the wrongful deaths of four passengers on flight 171, US-based law firm The Lanier Law Firm said in a statement.

Why Mumbai's Monorail is suspended indefinitely

Why Mumbai's Monorail is suspended indefinitely

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Mumbai is home to India's only monorail system, which runs on a 19.74 kilometre route between Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk (Saat Rasta) in the island city and Chembur in the eastern part of the metropolis. The first phase, covering 8.26 km, was commissioned in February 2014, while the remaining 11.28 km stretch was opened to the public in March 2019.

Dependence India's biggest rival, solution is...: Modi amid H-1B fee hike

Dependence India's biggest rival, solution is...: Modi amid H-1B fee hike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Speaking at the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event, where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth Rs 34,200 crore, Modi said all the problems of India have only one solution, and that is self-reliance.

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

'Vijay should have stayed there for the night and in the morning he should have met the people.'

1990 Kashmiri Pandit woman murder: SIA raids houses of JKLF ex-members

1990 Kashmiri Pandit woman murder: SIA raids houses of JKLF ex-members

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted raids in central Kashmir as part of its investigation into the 35-year-old murder of Sarla Bhat, a Kashmiri Pandit woman. The raids targeted individuals formerly associated with the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mining conglomerate Vedanta on Friday beat Gautam Adani's Group to make a winning bid for the acquisition of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for Rs 17,000 crore, according to sources. The bid value translates into Jaiprakash Associates' net present value of Rs 12,505 crore.

PIX: First look of Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled

PIX: First look of Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

The first look of Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Sunday evening, days ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

8 Smart Tips To Crack AI Interviews

8 Smart Tips To Crack AI Interviews

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

From body language to emotional intelligence, Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting, shares smart tips on showing your true self to land the role.

'India Is Critical Hub For GlobalLogic's Operations'

'India Is Critical Hub For GlobalLogic's Operations'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'The scale and depth of talent here plays a central role in core software product engineering for some of the biggest brands in tech.'

Bengaluru Traffic Test Corporate Patience

Bengaluru Traffic Test Corporate Patience

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'We do not need short-term measures but long-term ones. Companies seem to have given up on the infrastructure part. Long delays are fuelling more traffic crisis.'

In 1st visit to Manipur since 2023, PM to unveil Rs 8,500 cr projects

In 1st visit to Manipur since 2023, PM to unveil Rs 8,500 cr projects

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur on September 13. This visit marks his first since the outbreak of ethnic violence in May 2023.

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan asserted that the armed forces are free of nepotism and urged children to join to serve the nation. He also spoke about Operation Sindoor and the use of technology in warfare.

Will Mumbai's Redevelopment Boom Last?

Will Mumbai's Redevelopment Boom Last?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'Developers have started offering 70% to 100% extra area and beyond.' 'If the market cycle shifts -- as many are already predicting with signs of price saturation and reduction -- most recent redevelopment projects will unravel.'

83% Of Sole-Earning Women In Gig Jobs Are Married

83% Of Sole-Earning Women In Gig Jobs Are Married

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Women are increasingly using gig work as a pathway to economic independence which has no entry barrier, especially as an alternative to traditional jobs.

IAF hero rebuilds life after Operation Sindoor injury

IAF hero rebuilds life after Operation Sindoor injury

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

An Indian Air Force paramedic, who lost his hand in an operation, is regaining independence with the help of a cosmetic hand and support from the Artificial Limb Centre in Pune. The centre is also helping other armed forces personnel recover from severe injuries.

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The Karur tragedy has exposed the huge gaps in Vijay's understanding of realpolitik, elections and political administration, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Jarange's hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai over the demand for Maratha quota entered the fifth day on Tuesday.

Alert as 3 suspicious containers wash ashore near Mumbai

Alert as 3 suspicious containers wash ashore near Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Authorities are treating the sightings as a serious security and environmental matter, putting coastal villages on alert and intensifying patrolling on beaches.

UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman

UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Two men have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old hearing and speech-impaired woman in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. The rape incident created outrage in Uttar Pradesh as the girl trying to run away from her rapists was caught on a nearby CCTV.

Losing local support, J-K terrorists shift to forest bunkers

Losing local support, J-K terrorists shift to forest bunkers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir are now constructing elaborately-designed underground bunkers deep inside thick forests and elevated ridges instead of taking shelter in local houses, officials said. This tactical shift, fuelled by eroding local support, presents a new challenge to the Army and other security forces.